Now in South Bend, Shrewsberry’s first challenge is replenishing a depleted roster with four scholarship players set to return in 2023-24. Still, his in-state ties should help the program build for the future.
The Irish lost to the Tar Heels 81-64 and fell to 8-8 on the season and 0-5 in conference play, which is tied for the program's worst start in the ACC since joining for the 2013-14 season.
The Fighting Irish blew a 10-point lead by allowing Lipscomb to shoot 76 percent from the field in the second half, but Dane Goodwin saved the day by hitting a three-pointer with 14 seconds left in the contest.
Merely an observer of the NCAA Tournament for every edition after the 2017 March Madness, Notre Dame took a step towards a return to March Madness Wednesday with a highly regarded crop of new signees.